by Kristin Barnes
Hosted by Dr. Kristin Barnes—naval aviator, endurance athlete, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and psychedelic-assisted therapy coach—The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast explores integrative and alternative healing through lived experience and expert insight. Each episode offers grounded conversations on trauma recovery, resilience, and mind–body health for those seeking a new path toward wellness. Learn more or book an appointment: https://meridianpassagewellness.com
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June 17, 2026
<p>One of the challenges in healthcare is that we celebrate intervention while overlooking prevention.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jason FauntLeRoy discuss what happens before a diagnosis becomes a crisis. Elevated A1C levels, chronic stress, inflammation, family patterns, and the reality that "well controlled" doesn't always mean symptom free.</p><p><br></p><p>What stood out most was the reminder that diabetes management isn't just about numbers. It's about context. Two people can have the same lab result and require very different conversations.</p><p><br></p><p>As clinicians, we often underestimate the impact of education, collaboration, and helping patients understand the why behind their care.</p><p><br></p><p>What changes if we begin viewing prevention as active healthcare rather than an afterthought?</p><p><br></p><p>Join the conversation. How are you helping people move upstream in healthcare?</p><p><br></p>
May 4, 2026
<p>Cannabis isn’t just interacting with symptoms.</p><p>It’s interacting with a system most people have never been taught exists.</p><p>The endocannabinoid system regulates balance across nearly every major function in the body.</p><p>Stress response. Sleep. Pain. Mood.</p><p>When that system is out of balance, the body works harder to compensate.</p><p>When it’s supported, regulation becomes more accessible.</p><p>Chris Adkins brings a structured lens to a space often dominated by extremes.</p><p>Not hype. Not dismissal.</p><p>Clarity.</p><p>Cannabis is chemically complex, with hundreds of compounds that can influence how it works in the body.</p><p>But understanding it doesn’t require memorizing everything.</p><p>It requires knowing how to think about it:</p><p>Compounds over categories</p><p>Dose over assumptions</p><p>Education over trial and error</p><p>There’s also a broader tension.</p><p>A widely used therapeutic tool.</p><p>A healthcare system still catching up.</p><p>For patients navigating chronic conditions, that gap becomes personal.</p><p>This conversation offers a more grounded way forward.</p><p>Listen on Spotify for every new episode exploring integrative and alternative healing. → https://open.spotify.com/show/00GFdWpvo9Jv6m0wON85OZ?si=4j4kbTzxS2289bQvpvVThQ</p>
April 14, 2026
<p>Autoimmune conditions often exist in a space where symptoms are real, but validation is not always immediate.</p><p>In this episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, Dr. Kristin Barnes is joined by Dr. Jenny Bennett to explore how autoimmune disease presents beyond textbook definitions. The conversation moves from foundational understanding—how the immune system can begin reacting against the body—to the more nuanced reality that many cases do not show up clearly in standard lab work.</p><p>A key focus is the role of environmental triggers. Infections, gut imbalance, hormonal shifts, and stress responses all contribute to how autoimmune conditions develop and fluctuate. Rather than a single cause, these conditions often reflect a combination of factors that evolve over time.</p><p>The episode also addresses the experience many patients face when navigating care. When conventional testing does not provide answers, individuals can feel dismissed or uncertain about their next steps. Dr. Bennett emphasizes the importance of clinical observation, patient history, and listening as essential components of diagnosis and care.</p><p>The conversation explores how integrative approaches can support patients more effectively—combining appropriate use of medication with longer-term strategies that address underlying contributors to inflammation.</p><p>The discussion closes with a grounded perspective: autoimmune conditions are often manageable, with periods of change and stability. Building awareness of triggers and working with supportive providers can help individuals navigate these patterns with greater clarity and agency.</p><p>Follow the show to save conversations that support your wellness journey. → <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/00GFdWpvo9Jv6m0wON85OZ?si=4j4kbTzxS2289bQvpvVThQ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/00GFdWpvo9Jv6m0wON85OZ?si=4j4kbTzxS2289bQvpvVThQ</a></p>
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Hosted by Dr. Kristin Barnes—naval aviator, endurance athlete, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and psychedelic-assisted therapy coach—The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast explores integrative and alternative healing through lived experience and expert insight. Each episode offers grounded conversations on trauma recovery, resilience, and mind–body health for those seeking a new path toward wellness.
Learn more or book an appointment: https://meridianpassagewellness.com
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